Opinion: Social Security COLA at risk after Trump’s shock firing at the Labor Department - MarketWatch
1. Trump fired the BLS chief, questioning credibility of U.S. economic data. 2. High inflation figures impact Social Security adjustments and bond markets. 3. Concerns rise over potential manipulation of inflation data. 4. Lower CPI could benefit federal finances at public expense. 5. Key inflation reporting due next week amidst political pressure.